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Magnetic resonance imaging. Part II--Clinical applications
The Western Journal of Medicine
|November 1, 1984
Summary
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging offers superior visualization of major organ systems, particularly the brain and spinal cord, with reduced artifacts. This advanced technology promises significant contributions to clinical diagnosis and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Biophysics
Background:
- Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging represents a significant advancement in clinical diagnostics, comparable to the introduction of x-ray computed tomography.
- MR imaging utilizes five distinct tissue characteristics, allowing for adjustable image contrast through pulse sequence selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a preliminary evaluation of the clinical utility of MR imaging across various applications.
- To highlight the unique advantages of MR imaging, such as superior contrast resolution and artifact reduction.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of five independent tissue characteristics accessible via MR imaging.
- Analysis of pulse sequence and timing effects on image contrast.
- Review of current and developing applications in major organ systems.
Main Results:
- MR imaging demonstrates superior definition for certain organ systems compared to alternative technologies.
- Exceptional contrast resolution is observed in brain and spinal cord imaging.
- Absence of bone and motion artifacts is noted in abdominal and pelvic MR imaging.
Conclusions:
- MR imaging exhibits significant potential for clinical diagnosis, especially in neurological applications.
- Emerging applications in cardiovascular imaging and in vivo spectroscopy are highly promising.
- Despite limited current availability, MR imaging is poised to revolutionize medical diagnostics.